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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labour Bureau signs a service level agreement with BECIL for conducting all –India surveys
The Labour Bureau an attached office of the Ministry of Labour & Employment and Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited  a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting signed a service level agreement for providing technical and manpower support to Labour Bureau in the conduct of All India Surveys on Migrant Workers & All India Quarterly Establishment based Employment Survey.
Shri DPS Negi, Director General, Labour Bureau and Shri George Kuruvilla, CMD, BECIL signed a service level agreement in the presence of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State  for Labour & Employment and Shri Apurva Chandra.
The signing of the agreement marks the beginning of a new era in the field of IT-enabled surveys. The surveys to be undertaken by Bureau will be integrated with the technology provided by BECIL, which will substantially reduce the time taken for completion of surveys by at least 30-40%. The Ministry in order to implement the newly introduced category of ‘Fixed Term Employment’  has decided that the manpower engaged through the IT partner for supporting these surveys will be offered Fixed Term Employment. The Fixed Term Employment is a historic provision in the recent labour codes which will bestow various benefits on the workers engaged for a fixed term by treating them at par with permanent workers.
While expressing pleasure on the signing of the agreement, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar stated “These surveys will prove highly useful and game changer in providing Government with crucial data on migrant workers and the employment situation in formal and informal establishments. I am glad that Bureau is integrating the survey work with latest available technology to achieve timely and faster results.”
“The utility of any database lies in its accuracy and timeliness, I am sure that with use of technology, Bureau will achieve both greater accuracy and timeliness in the data generated under these surveys” stated Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Labour & Employment.
Shri George Kuruvilla, CMD, BECIL  on this occasion, assured Minister of Labour & Employment, Secretary , DG, Labour Bureau and other senior officers of the Ministry that his organisation will leave no stone unturned to complete surveys assigned to them on time with expected quality.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri DPS Negi, Director General, Labour Bureau mentioned that it is for the first time that such IT enabled surveys will be undertaken by an organization on such a large scale. He also informed that this year Bureau will launch and complete five All India Surveys on Migrant workers, Domestic workers, AQEES, employment generated by professionals and employment generated in transport sector. These All India Surveys will generate enormous data for devising the right policies for employment and welfare of labour.
Ministry of Defence
Operation Samudra Setu II - INS Jalashwa arrives Visakhapatnam with Critical COVID Relief Consignment including Oxygen Cylinders and Ventilators from Brunei and Singapore
As part of on-going COVID Relief Operation 'Samudra Setu II’ launched by the Indian Navy, INS Jalashwa embarked with 18 Cryogenic Oxygen Tanks and other critical COVID Medical Stores including 3650 Oxygen Cylinders and 39 Ventilators from Brunei and Singapore, arrived Visakhapatnam on 23 May 21. 15 of the 18 Cryogenic Tanks are filled with Liquid Medical Oxygen.
The COVID relief materials including Oxygen Containers and Ventilators were facilitated by the Indian Missions and the consignment are being handed over to Govt agencies in various States and NGOs.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 206.21 Cr
Over 3.94 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,34,933
18,738 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.50%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.63%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 206.21 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,73,73,255 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.94 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10412498
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2nd Dose
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10093737
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Precaution Dose
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6444506
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18431791
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2nd Dose
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17677342
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Precaution Dose
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12518864
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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39489966
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2nd Dose
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28681465
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61352619
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2nd Dose
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51469424
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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559776129
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2nd Dose
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509883638
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Precaution Dose
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32047109
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203732885
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2nd Dose
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195523956
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Precaution Dose
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20463205
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127471016
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2nd Dose
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122192952
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Precaution Dose
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34516309
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Precaution Dose
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10,59,89,993
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Total
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2,06,21,79,411
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,34,933. Active cases now constitute 0.31% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.50%. 18,558 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,34,84,110.
18,738 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,72,910 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.79 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.63% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 5.02%.
Cabinet Secretariat
National Crisis Management Committee  under Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba meets and reviews preparedness for possible cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal
The National Crisis Management Committee  under Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba met today and reviewed the preparedness of Central Ministries/Agencies, and State/UT Governments for the possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.
The Director General, India Meteorological Department , briefed the Committee about the current status of the weather system in the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to move Northwards and intensify into a Cyclonic Storm on 24th October. Thereafter it is likely to move North Eastwards and reach the West Bengal – Bangladesh coasts on 25th October, skirting the Odisha Coast. It is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal Coasts around the midnight of 25th October.
The Chief Secretaries of, Odisha and West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and the Spl. Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh apprised the Committee of the preparatory measures being taken to protect the population in the expected path of the cyclonic storm and measures being taken by the local administration. Fishermen out at sea have been alerted to return back and others not to venture into the sea.
The NDRF has made its teams available to the States and additional teams are also being kept in readiness. Rescue and relief teams of the Army and Navy along with ships and aircrafts have been kept ready on standby.
Reviewing preparedness measures of the States and Central Agencies, Shri Rajiv Gauba stressed that preventive and precautionary measures should be taken by concerned authorities of State/UT Governments and concerned Central Agencies. The aim should be to keep loss of lives to zero and minimize damage to property and infrastructure such as power and telecom, and in case of damage to this infrastructure, it must be restored in the shortest possible time.
The Cabinet Secretary said fishermen at sea should be called back and it must be ensured that people from vulnerable areas are evacuated well in time before the storm. The Cabinet Secretary assured the State/UT Governments that all Central agencies are ready and will be available for assistance.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretaries of Odisha, West Bengal and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and the Spl. Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, Secretaries of Ministries of Home Affairs, Power and representatives of Department of Telecom, Member Secretary NDMA, CISC IDS, DG NDRF, DG IMD, DG Coast Guard and senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Special Service and Features
NCSC Job Fair 2022 for Persons with Disabilities tomorrow
National Career Service Centre  for Differently Abled, Thiruvananthapuram under Directorate General of Employment, Union Ministry of Labour and Employment is organizing a Job Fair exclusively for Persons With Disabilities tomorrow at NCSC Thiruvananthapuram office premises from 10 AM to 3 PM tomorrow  . It is part of the observance of Iconic Week of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations by the NCSC. The Job Fair will be inaugurated by Shri. Katakampally Surendran, MLA.
An approximate total of 30 employers and 1500 job seekers are expected to participate in the Job Fair.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme  approved
The Government has approved New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme , which will be implemented during 15th Finance Commission Cycle. The scheme aims at enhancing the competitiveness and productivity of Micro & Small Enterprises by undertaking interventions such as:
- Common Facility Centers : The central government grant will be restricted to 70% of the cost of project from Rs. 5.00 crore to Rs. 10.00 crore and 60% of the cost of project from Rs. 10.00 crore to Rs. 30.00 crore. In case of NE & Hill States, Island territories, Aspirational Districts, government grant will be 80% of the cost of project from Rs. 5.00 crore to Rs. 10.00 crore and 70% of the cost of project from Rs. 10.00 crore to Rs. 30.00 crore. The project for CFC with project cost more than Rs. 30.00 crore shall also be considered but the Government assistance would be calculated by taking into account the maximum eligible project cost of Rs.30.00 crore.
- Infrastructure Development: The central government grant will be restricted to 60% of the cost of project from Rs. 5.00 crore to Rs. 15.00 crore for setting up of new Industrial Estate / Flatted Factory Complex and grant will be 50% of the cost of project from Rs. 5.00 crore to Rs. 10.00 crore for up-gradation of existing Industrial Estate / Flatted Factory Complex. In case of NE & Hill States, Island territories, Aspirational Districts, grant will be 70% of the cost of project from Rs. 5.00 crore to Rs. 15.00 crore for setting up of new Industrial Estate / Flatted Factory Complex and 60% of the cost of project cost from Rs. 5.00 crore to Rs. 10.00 crore for up-gradation of existing Industrial Estate / Flatted Factory Complex. The project for ID with project cost more than Rs. 10.00 crore/15.00 crore can also be considered but the government assistance would be calculated by taking into account the maximum eligible project cost of Rs. 10.00 crore/15.00 crore.
The New guidelines of MSE-CDP are available on the website of the Office of DC.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
The world recognized the importance of physical and mental health as it got rid from the Challenges of Covid-19 - Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur
Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Youth Affairs, Sports and Information and Broadcasting, said that everyone has recognized and appreciated the importance of physical and mental health after the entire world fought against the covid-19 pandemic as a single-family. The minister was inaugurating the 21st Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport  on a virtual platform based on the theme “State of the Art in Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity in the International context”.
The Covid-19 pandemic still affects our daily lives in many ways, the Minister said. It can be overcome by following a healthy lifestyle. More than half of the people in our country are below the age of 25 years. With this in mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the Fit India movement in 2019. Systematic activities are required in sports education. Fit India Quiz and Fit India App were launched to create such awareness among the people. As the country celebrates its 75th anniversary of independence as the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the country is working to create a fit and healthy people. The Union Minister said that as part of the new education policy, sports education has been included in the school curriculum. He said sportsmanship should be developed in children and the physical and mental health of the youth and children would help the country to combat epidemics like Covid-19. Sports activities have been very effective in overcoming the stress during the Covid-19 time. The Union Minister said that there should be organized activities on sports education to make the youth, healthy and happy while youth constitute the majority of the population.
The Hon’ble Minister also released the e-Book of Abstracts. Dr.G.Kishore, Principal & Director SAI LNCPE Region welcomed the gathering. Prof. Dr. Pedro Carvalho, ISCPES President  presented a brief report of the Biennial Conference and ISCPES. Shri. Sandip Pradhan IRS, Director General, Sports Authority of India , Dr.Indira Rajan, Secretary-General, Council of CBSE School, Kerala, Prof. Rosa Lopez de D’Amico, Vice-Chair, Universidad Pedagógica, and other dignitaries were present during the inaugural address. Dr.Usha S Nair, Associate Professor & Organising Secretary proposed the vote of thanks.
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala to participate in IDY 2022 programme at Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat tomorrow
Yoga Day celebrations
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
International Day of Yoga 2022 is being celebrated in the year marking “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Ministry of Ayush observing the International Day of Yoga at 75 iconic locations across India. The Prime Minister would lead the programme from Mysuru, Karnataka.
Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying would lead the IDY 2022 programme tomorrow at iconic place Modhera Sun Temple, Mehsana, Gujarat.Over4500dairy farmers, students and other dignitaries would join the Yoga Day celebrations at Modhera Sun Temple. The theme forIDY 2022 is “Yoga for Humanity”. Celebrations will be held across the world in a grand manner completely embedding it with the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav  celebrations. The core purpose of IDY is to create mass awareness regarding the Health Benefits of Yoga for the people. Over the years, IDY has become a mass movement for health.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India in collaboration with National Dairy Development Board , Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation  and Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd. is celebrating the IDY-2022 at iconic place Modhera Sun Temple, Mehsana, Gujarat.
The Yoga events will be held as per the Standard Operating Procedure circulated by the Ministry of Ayush, the Nodal Ministry for IDY 2022.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza  vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal
‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza  vaccine for chickens’, developed by the scientists of ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal was transferred to M/s Globion India Pvt. Ltd., Secunderabad, M/s Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd., Pune, M/s Indovax Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon and M/s Hester Biosciences Ltd., Ahmedabad today, facilitated by M/s. Agrinnovate India Ltd.  at NASC, New Delhi. The event was graced by Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary  & Director General  and Chairman, AgIn, Dr. B.N. Tripathi, DDG , Dr. Praveen Malik, CEO, Agrinnovate India Ltd., Dr. Aniket Sanyal, Director ICAR-NIHSAD, representatives of commercial firms, other officials from ICAR and AgIn.
Dr. Himanshu Pathak appreciated the sincere efforts of the ICAR-NIHSAD scientists in development of the first indigenous vaccine for H9N2 virus and commended the Agrinnovate India limited  for the efforts in the transfer of the technology to industry. DDG  asserted that the vaccine will meet the standard of the market both in India and abroad. The vaccine will contribute significantly to increasing the income of poultry farmers by reducing the economic loss due to the disease.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates fellow citizens on crossing the 150 crore milestone of Covid vaccination drive
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated fellow citizens on crossing the 150 crore milestone of Covid vaccination drive. He also said that India is grateful to all those who have been working to make our vaccination drive a success.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"A remarkable day on the vaccination front! Congratulations to our fellow citizens on crossing the 150 crore milestone. Our vaccination drive has ensured that many lives are saved. At the same time, let us also keep following all COVID-19 related protocols.
India is grateful to all those who have been working to make our vaccination drive a success. We thank our doctors, scientists, innovators and the health care workers who are vaccinating the people. I urge all those eligible to get their shots. Together, let’s fight COVID-19."
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
About 30.84 Lakh Paddy Farmers have benefitted from KMS Procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 61306.82 Crore.
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra with purchase of over 324.71 LMT of paddy up to 02.12.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 271.57 LMT showing an increase of 19.56 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 324.71 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 62.44 % of total procurement.
About 30.84 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 61306.82 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.24 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 02.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 114922.58 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.618.95 Crores benefitting 65907 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 02.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 02.12.2020 a quantity of 3285613 cotton bales valuing Rs.9610.18 Crore has been procured benefitting 652630 farmers.
Ministry of Defence
MISSION SAGAR - II HANDING OVER FOOD AID TO SOUTH SUDAN BY INS AIRAVAT
In continuation of the ongoing humanitarian mission ‘Sagar-II’, Indian Naval Ship Airavatarrived at Port of Mombasa, Kenya on 20 November 2020. The Government of India is providing assistance to Friendly Foreign Countries to overcome natural calamities and COVID-19 pandemic, and towards the same INS Airavat is carrying food aid for the people of South Sudan.
The Mission Sagar-II is aligned with Prime Minister’s vision of SAGAR  and reiterates India’s position as a dependable partner in Indian Ocean Region  with Indian Navy as the principle maritime agency and first responder in the maritime domain.
The mission also highlights the importance accorded by India to relations with South Sudan and further strengthens the existing bond. The strong bonds of friendship and brotherly relations between India and countries in Africa have been forged and strengthened over several centuries. India has always stood in solidarity with the countries and people in Africa and has partnered in undertaking development, capacity building and humanitarian assistance programme.
The Indian Navy is progressing this mission in close coordination with the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, and other agencies of the Government of India.
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